They know the clear winner.
On Wednesday, the 2024 presidential campaign of President Joe Biden announced its transition into the general election phase following the victory of Donald Trump in the New Hampshire GOP primary. Julie Chávez Rodríguez, the campaign manager, stated that Trump’s success solidified his status as the GOP nominee, marking the culmination of what she termed the “election-denying anti-freedom MAGA movement” takeover of the Republican Party.
Chávez Rodríguez portrayed the upcoming November election as a clear choice between Trump, running a campaign of “revenge and retribution threatening American democracy,” and Biden-Harris, striving to “move the country forward and make life better for working people.” With this distinct contrast, the campaign confidently entered the general election phase, backed by a winning message, united party support, and robust grassroots enthusiasm.
Quentin Fulks, Biden’s principal deputy campaign manager, underscored Trump’s apparent struggle to gain support from independent voters during the primary election cycle. While Trump and Republicans reportedly depleted substantial resources in the GOP primary, the Biden-Harris campaign is purportedly expanding its operation with a significant amount of cash on hand, starting the election year in a historically robust financial position.
Fulks highlighted their commitment to daily reminders for voters about the clear choice they will face in November. He framed it as a choice between a candidate dedicated to improving the lives of working people and preserving democracy (Biden) and a candidate focused on personal concerns of retribution and revenge (Trump).
Campaign officials shared that they now have a presence in all battleground states and plan to intensify efforts as the GOP primary race approaches its conclusion. The announcement follows NBC News projecting Trump’s advancement towards the Republican presidential nomination after winning the New Hampshire primary against Nikki Haley. Despite the loss, Haley signaled her determination not to quit, launching a second ad in South Carolina, where the GOP primary is set for Feb. 24.
